Comments on: Dog Files Viewpoint: Common Pit Bull Myths. Uncovering the Real Pit Bull.

By: maggie9930

maggie9930 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:41:28 +0000

I also think they should have harsher laws for animal abusers they get off way to easily..My neighbor has a pitbull and she's a really great dog

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:47:50 +0000

Of course you would say that as you have absolutely NO idea of what you speak. There are more children bitten by Cocker Spaniels and Chihuahuas than most any other breed of dog. It just so happens when a German Shepard, Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel or Chihuahua bites someone, it just does not have the same media impact as when the words Pit Bull are uttered on TV.

By: fpiccarello

fpiccarello — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:58:25 +0000

Linda where do you get your information from? It's people like you who have never been in contact with a pit bull that keep these ignorant myths going. Do some research and you will find that American Pit bulls where once a trusted family dog. Yes they did fight but that was their job, but when finished they would go home and live in the house with the family and on some occasions they would be used to watch over the children.

This information is well documented and can be found by just doing a search on APBT. I doubt you did any research on these dogs

Oh and by the way I doubt you will ever find anything where a APBT was used to kill children for sport

By: sherbear7729

sherbear7729 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:36:29 +0000

Breed typing is a dangerous thing, just as dangerous as dog bites themselves. Often people are to blame for the dog bite in the first place.. ie. Not supervising children properly, improper training of dog, not having knowledge of dog body language. It is NOT breed specific and if we go on this theory that certain types of dogs are more aggressive, than we are missing the point entirely. Stifer punishments for dog abusers, and people with aggressive dogs would be a better route than to ban a breed. Here is a website that provides a lot of information on this subject. And the quote that is at the top of the page:
"Breed specific laws are not based in science. [Laws] banning breeds will not make you safer, and the illusion that they will do so is dangerous to humans and unfair to dogs."
Dr. Karen Overall
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http://dogbitesinformationandstatistics.blogspo...

By: pitdad

pitdad — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:23:36 +0000

Linda what is your research. You seem too close-minded on the subject to listen to something that doesn't agree with your views.

By: lindadavenport

lindadavenport — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:53:08 +0000

Yes, they do so well with children. They kill them for sport. I do not trust them. PERIOD! Or Chows. I have read and researched these breeds and I am tired of hearing about how sweet they are. It is all baloney.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:15:00 +0000

Linda, I believe focus should be on punishing irresponsible dog ownership instead of being negative about an entire breed. Pit bulls were bred to fight other dogs; human aggression was chosen against. If a pit bull were aggressive to humans then the pit bull was not allowed to breed and pass on its genes. Yes, pit bull attacks on humans occur…this is a sad fact. BUT, other breeds do attack humans as well. I have worked with MANY pit bulls, and I have never had an issue with human aggression. I have seen human aggression in many other breeds. However, I love all dogs and do not discriminate against any of them.

Irresponsible dog ownership includes knowing your dog, knowing how your dog is with kids, dogs, other animals, people, etc. Keeping your dog controlled at all time. NOT allowing a child to be unsupervised with your dog ever….I don’t care if your dog is the most loving little poodle puppy…dogs should ALWAYS be supervised when around children.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:07:00 +0000

Linda, I’m sorry that you are content to remain ignorant. That’s a shame.

By: Ciaron Lewis

Ciaron Lewis — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:25:00 +0000

You should see the disgusting thisngs they are doing in Ontario Canada under the BSL. Here is a prime example of why Breed Specific Laws do not work. http://www.saveontariodogs.com

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